Road now open again

The road has now fully reopened, with traffic flowing normally in both directions.

Messingham Road closed after police incidentDavid Elliott

More information provided by police

Humberside Police have just issued a statement on the incident, saying a man has been taken to hospital.

The statement says: “We were called to reports of concern for the safety of a man on Messingham Road, Scunthorpe this afternoon.

“A 69-year-old man has been taken to hospital for treatment. “The road will remain closed whilst we deal with the incident and motorists are advised to avoid the area.”

Messingham Road closed after police incidentDavid Elliott

Stationary traffic reported

According to the Inrix traffic information website, the incident was reported at 4.43pm and has led to stationary traffic and a road closure, with Messingham Road reported to be closed from the junctions with Angerstein Road and Rochdale Road to the junction with Willoughby Road.